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G598 YPB

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,985 mi
Last recorded36,985 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG598 YPB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 36,985 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 36,655 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 36,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 35,994 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 34,958 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 34,698 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 34,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 34,508 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 34,342 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 33,925 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,501 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,965 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,277 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,308 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,269 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,267 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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G598 YPB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G598 YPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G598 YPB registered?

G598 YPB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 December 1990.

Is G598 YPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G598 YPB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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